Comparison

Sudoku ⋆⋆ vs Sudoku ▪

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sudoku ⋆⋆

Engage in classic Sudoku with unlimited puzzles for all skill levels. Features customizable themes, detailed statistics to track progress, and helpful tools like pencil marks and hints to aid in solving challenging grids. Enjoy a seamless experience with auto-save functionality.

Highlights
  • Unlimited puzzles
  • Customizable themes
  • Detailed statistics
  • Pencil marks (Notes)
  • Helpful hints
  • Auto-save
Features
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Classic Sudoku for players of all skill levels with the following features. 1. Free 2. Simple and easy to use interface. 3. Great for all skill levels: from beginner to expert 4. Unlimited puzzles to play 5. Unlimited hints for challenging puzzles 6. Pencil marks (aka Notes), only commit when you know you’re right 7. Auto-Save: safely stop and resume, anytime Get your Sudoku game on and stimulate your brain! Full set of Sudoku * * game features: Customize Your Sudoku Board - 17 great looking customizable themes like wooden boards, night mode, modern, etc. - Unlock special Sudoku themes and customize the board however you want. Check Your Stats - Improve your Sudoku skills by checking your Stats. - Move up the ranks and get rewarded with Mastery Titles for completing puzzles. - See stats on how many Games Played, Mistakes Made, Time Played and Total Wins. Sudoku Game Modes - 4 Difficulty levels. Play puzzles as: beginner, easy, medium, hard. - Autosave lets you stop and resume your game as often as you like. Free Help on Challenging Puzzles - Pencil marks (a.k.a. Notes) – Place possible numbers in pencil mode, if it’s not the right solution just re-tap that number to remove it. - Use Helpful Hints when you really need some help solving a puzzle. Become a Sudoku Grand Master with this classic Sudoku game!

About

Sudoku ▪

Engage your mind with a classic logic puzzle game offering daily challenges and multiple difficulty levels. Track your progress, utilize smart hints, and enjoy an elegant, user-friendly interface. Play anywhere, anytime, even offline.

Highlights
  • Daily Challenges
  • Smart Hints
  • Timer & Stats
  • Auto-Check
  • Same Number Highlighting
  • 4 Difficulty Levels
  • Offline Mode
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シ Sudoku: Ultimate Puzzle Challenge for you ! Are you ready to challenge your mind and sharpen your problem-solving skills? Sudoku offers the perfect blend of fun, logic, and brain training, whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out. Dive into a world of endless puzzle possibilities! Features: ◉ Daily Challenges • Enjoy fresh and exciting puzzles every day to keep your mind active and entertained. ◉ Smart Hints • Stuck? Get intelligent hints that help you move forward without giving away the solution. ◉ Timer & Stats • Track your progress with a built-in timer and statistics. Push yourself to beat your best time! ◉ Auto-Check • Instantly see mistakes as you play with the auto-check feature, ensuring you stay on the right path. ◉ Same Number Highlighting • Quickly spot all instances of the same number across the grid, making it easier to plan your moves. ◉ 4 Difficulty Levels • Choose from Easy, Medium, Hard, or Expert levels. There’s a puzzle for every skill level! シ Elegant, User-Friendly Design • Experience smooth gameplay with an intuitive and clean interface, designed for comfort and focus. シ Offline Mode • No internet required. Play Sudoku anywhere, anytime, even without a connection. Download Sudoku today and enjoy hours of brain-teasing fun with endless puzzles tailored to your skill level!

Screenshots

Sudoku ⋆⋆4 screens
Sudoku ▪4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sudoku ⋆⋆ at none against Sudoku ▪'s shown. Sudoku ⋆⋆ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 91). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sudoku ⋆⋆ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sudoku ▪ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sudoku ⋆⋆ against 4.7 for Sudoku ▪. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku ⋆⋆ has 18K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Sudoku ⋆⋆'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Sudoku ▪'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ⋆⋆ ships an update every 2 weeks, Sudoku ▪ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku ⋆⋆ versus Sudoku ▪: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku ⋆⋆Sudoku ▪
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings) — better4.7 (91 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews88.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better91
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHitGrab Inc.ADIOS YAZILIM BILISIM SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Sudoku ⋆⋆

All ratings17,965 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative8.7%

Sudoku ▪

All ratings91 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku ⋆⋆

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game randomly closing during play
  • Scores and progress not properly saved
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between pencil and pen modes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to clear stats and start fresh
  • Highlighting for all penciled-in numbers of the same value
  • Option to disable wrong-move indicators
  • More advanced statistics and performance tracking

Sudoku ▪

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku ⋆⋆

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

Sudoku ▪

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month$1.491 Month
  • Ads Free Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • 1 Year$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Sudoku ⋆⋆ free?
Sudoku ⋆⋆ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku ▪ free?
Sudoku ▪ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku ⋆⋆ or Sudoku ▪?
Sudoku ⋆⋆ is rated higher. Sudoku ⋆⋆ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Sudoku ▪ averages 4.7 from 91 ratings.
Do Sudoku ⋆⋆ or Sudoku ▪ have ads?
Sudoku ▪ shows ads; Sudoku ⋆⋆ does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku ⋆⋆ or Sudoku ▪?
Sudoku ⋆⋆ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sudoku ▪ every 3 months. Most recently, Sudoku ⋆⋆ was updated on November 7, 2026 and Sudoku ▪ on November 2, 2026.

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